HS Code 8425Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks
7 six-digit codes · Heading 25 of 86 in Chapter 84 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8425 is where customs files simple lifting equipment: pulley tackle, hoists, winches, capstans and jacks. This page explains what each subheading means and how to choose between them.
Heading 8425 is finely cut: 7 six-digit codes, 842511 to 842549, all of them under “Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 25 of 86 in Chapter 84, Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof, which runs to 538 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8425
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 842511 | Pulley tackle and hoists; powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles) |
| 842519 | Pulley tackle and hoists; not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles) |
| 842531 | Winches; capstans; powered by an electric motor |
| 842539 | Winches; capstans; not powered by an electric motor |
| 842541 | Jacks; built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages, for raising vehicles |
| 842542 | Jacks and hoists; hydraulic, of a kind used for raising vehicles |
| 842549 | Jacks and hoists; (other than hydraulic), of a kind used for raising vehicles |
What HS code 8425 covers
Heading 8425 is for machines that lift or pull a load without being a full crane or truck. Think of a hoist hanging from a beam, a winch on a wall, or a jack under a car.
The heading sits in Section XVI, inside Chapter 84 machinery. Some traders call it the HSN code 8425. This page deals with the four-digit heading and the six-digit codes below it.
The six-digit codes split goods in three ways: by product type, by whether an electric motor drives the machine, and by whether the machine is made to raise vehicles.
Hoists, winches and jacks: what each subheading means
Read the codes in three groups. Each group has its own question to answer.
- 842519 is for pulley tackle and hoists that do not use an electric motor. Both leave out skip hoists and hoists made for raising vehicles.
- 842539 is not.
- 842549 is for jacks and hoists that raise vehicles but are not hydraulic.
How to choose the right 8425 code
Work through these questions in order. Stop when one gives you a clear answer.
- Is it a hoist or pulley tackle, a winch or capstan, or a jack? This picks the group.
- Does an electric motor power it? If yes, use 842511 for hoists or 842531 for winches and capstans. If no, use 842519 or 842539.
- Is it made for raising vehicles? If yes, move to the jack codes.
- Is it a built-in garage system (842541), a hydraulic jack or hoist (842542), or a non-hydraulic one (842549)?
What is not classified under 8425
If your product is one, look elsewhere in Chapter 84.
Several nearby headings are easy to mix up with this one. Lifts, escalators and conveyors fall under 8428.
Parts are a common mistake. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you test a product description.
HS 8425 import export data
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries.
Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Use the links below to see live records for hoists, winches and jacks.
Nearby headings in Chapter 84
- 8419Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated…14 codes
- 8420Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or…3 codes
- 8421Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery…12 codes
- 8422Dish washing machines; machinery for cleaning, drying, filling, closing…6 codes
- 8423Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better…7 codes
- 8424Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or…8 codes
- 8426Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle…9 codes
- 8427Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment3 codes
- 8428Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no.…10 codes
- 8429Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels…8 codes
- 8430Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting…9 codes
- 8431Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no.…8 codes
Who ships under 8425?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 7 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8425: common questions
What is the HS code for an electric hoist?
An electric hoist, or pulley tackle powered by an electric motor, goes under 842511. Hoists without an electric motor go under 842519.
What is the HS code for winches and capstans?
Winches and capstans are in 842531 if an electric motor powers them. If not, they are in 842539.
What is the HS code for hydraulic jacks for vehicles?
Hydraulic jacks and hoists that raise vehicles go under 842542. Built-in garage jacking systems are 842541, and non-hydraulic ones are 842549.
Are skip hoists and cranes classified under HS 8425?
No. The heading text leaves out skip hoists. Cranes and derricks are in 8426, and lifts and conveyors are in 8428.
Where are parts of hoists and winches classified?
Parts used mainly with machinery of headings 8425 to 8430 are in heading 8431. They are not listed as separate codes under 8425.
How can I find buyers and suppliers under HS code 8425?
Use the search link on this page to open the live records for this heading. You can then look at each six-digit code on its own.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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